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COVID-19 Tourism & Economic Recovery: Grants for Travel Promotion

This act allows for grants to promote travel and economic recovery in areas affected by the decline in tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means local communities and tourism-related businesses can receive financial support for marketing, safety measures, and operational costs, helping them return to normalcy and create jobs.
Key points
Grants are available for travel promotion, including market research, advertising, and attracting business meetings.
The government can cover up to 100% of project costs for travel promotion, making it easier to implement.
Funds can be used for marketing, informing visitors about health and safety, increased cleaning costs, and employee salaries (excluding executives).
A total of $2.25 billion is authorized to support tourism and economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Print number: 117_S_307
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants for travel promotion, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_307.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants are available for travel promotion, including market research, advertising, and attracting business meetings.
  • The government can cover up to 100% of project costs for travel promotion, making it easier to implement.
  • Funds can be used for marketing, informing visitors about health and safety, increased cleaning costs, and employee salaries (excluding executives).
  • A total of $2.25 billion is authorized to support tourism and economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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